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Record ID: WILT-8E0680
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle to Late Bronze Age (1450 - 900 BC) bronze socketed spearhead, consisting of part of the blade section. It measures 31.34x30.18x9.07mm and weighs 20.3g.
The central rib is prominent and circular in section at the narrower end (7.69mm), while at the other (wider) break it has been flattened off on both sides. The blade is triangular in section to either side of the rib, narrowing from c.3.6mm thick to c.1.5mm at the edge. In shape, the fragment is triangular with very angled edges, suggesting an angular- or flame-shaped head.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: WILT-117235
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Middle Bronze Age rapier fragment of Burgess and Gerloff Group IV (The Dirks and Rapiers of Great Britain and Ireland, Prähistorische Bronzefund IV 7). It measures 22.3x16.2x(max)3.8mm and weighs 7.20g. All breaks are ancient.
The rapier has a broad flat mid-rib and much of the patina is lost. The surface is worn and pitted.
Rapiers date to the Middle Bronze Age but fragments are often found in Late Bronze Age hoards, suggesting continued use.
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-C5EBD0
Object type: CASTING WASTE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Irregular lump of copper alloy (probably bronze) casting waste. The surface is bumpy and pitted and it measures 55.3x38.3x27.8mm.
It weighs 112.16g, perhaps a little light considering its dimensions.
Casting waste is difficult to date as it is found from the Bronze Age to the post medieval period.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd August 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-05DB31
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of copper alloy ?Middle Bronze Age tanged ?knife.
The tang is broken across a rivet hole (ancient break). The tang is flat in section and 14mm wide. A 13mm length of it survives. The blade is pointed-oval in section and narrows suddenly from 17mm wide shoulders. At the ancient break (38mm from the tang) the blade is incredibly narrow and 4mm wide.
The object is worn but basically retains its shape. The blade edges are chamfered.
Length of fragment 51mm.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2004
Last updated: Monday 20th June 2016
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This findspot is known as 'Easton', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: WILT-058123
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Beautiful complete Middle Bronze Age copper alloy side-looped spearhead of Greenwell and Brewis's Class IV.
It is 132mm long with a socket diameter of 16mm (int) and 17.5mm (ext). At its widest, the blade is 20mm wide.
The blade is leaf-shaped and slender with chamfered edges meeting at an almost-complete point, ?recent damage. The blade consists of about half the spear head. The Narrowing socket continues (although probably not hollow the entire way).
The socket also has a chamfered edge, c.4mm wide, around its circumference. The loop lie equidistant between the socket end and the…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd March 2004
Last updated: Monday 5th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Easton', grid reference and parish protected.
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